• East Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Association
•                       2019 Congress of Christian Education
•                    Ministers Deacons and Deaconess Union 
•                        Scholarship Fund Ministry Application
• _____________________________________________________
• Name:________________________________________________
• College/University:_______________________________________
• College Address:_________________________________________
• Parent’s Telephone Number______________________________                                                                                                              
• Applicant’s Telephone Number:__________________________
• Applicant’s Email Address ________________________________
• Major:________________ Minor________________ Undecided_________
• Last High School Attended:_______________________________
• Please list any High School Honors, recognitions, or awards:_______________________________________________
• (If additional space is needed, please attach page to application)
• High School Cumulative GPA:_______________________________
• Extra Curricular Activities/Clubs________________________
• _____________________________________________________
• List your special talents and abilities, if any__________________
• _____________________________________________________
• Are there special needs that the Scholarship Committee should consider as your application is being reviewed ? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
• List the names of two (2) people, not related by blood or marriage, who may be contacted for personal references.
• 1. Name ____________________________________
• Phone ______________________
• Address ____________________________________________________
• 2. Name _____________________________________
• Phone ______________________
• Address ____________________________________________________
• _________________________________________________________
• Signature of Applicant                                                            Date

Criteria for Applicants

1-Applicant must be active in a ministry of  a  ECGMBA  member church . The church itself must be in  “good standing”relative to dues paid to the ECGMBA .

2-Applicant must be accepted and enrolled in a program of study at a post-secondary institution (either four year or two year) that will lead to an Associate or Undergraduate degree.

3-Applicant must have a High School GPA of 2.5 or greater.

4- Applicant must notify committee of any academic changes relevant to his/her application prior to expected enrollment date. If an applicant does not enroll during the semester indicated on application, all funds MUST be returned.

5-All applicants must be enrolled for the first time at a post-secondary institution and must submit the application by the June 30,2019 deadline within the academic year in which he/she will enroll.

6-Applicant must submit a typed, double spaced  essay of at least 300 words and no more than 400 on the theme- ”What role does social media play in my life as a Christian ? Write about its influence—or lack thereof”

Please include the following with your application:

        1. Complete application bearing signature of applicant and

        parent/guardian

2. Typed essay 

3. Copy of final High School transcript

4. Letter of Acceptance from College or University

5. Verification of enrollment

6. Recent Photo

 Must be postmarked by June 30, 2019. The Mailing Address is:

                                   Deacon Larry J. Williams

                                      5121 Kenwood Road

                                       Durham, NC 27712